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Contractor's van parked on a street with a glitching Apple Maps logo on a billboard, symbolizing the impact of the advertising ban on home service businesses.
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Apple Maps ban on home service ads impacts contractors

Effective July 14, 2026, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians will no longer advertise on Apple Maps.

Olivia Hart·July 19, 2026
Smartphone screen displaying Apple Maps with home service ad icons crossed out, symbolizing the new advertising ban.
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Apple Bans Home Service Ads From Maps To Curb Indirect Promotion

Home service businesses, from local plumbers to roofers, will no longer advertise on Apple Maps starting in 2026.

Olivia Hart·July 17, 2026
Smartphone screen displaying Apple Maps with a clear overlay indicating a ban on ads for home services, bail bonds, and crypto ATMs.
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Apple Maps Bans Ads For Home Services, Bail Bonds, Crypto ATMs

Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians will soon find themselves locked out of a new, potentially lucrative advertising channel: Apple Maps.

Olivia Hart·July 16, 2026